Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Music: the AAO found the petitioner, a violist and professor,
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO found the petitioner, a violist and professor, successfully met three of the regulatory criteria. The evidence demonstrated that he had received nationally recognized awards, was the subject of articles in major media, and had performed in a leading or critical role for distinguished organizations like the Fine Arts Quartet and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, thereby establishing sustained national and international acclaim.
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Receipt Of Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Published Material About The Alien In Professional Or Major Trade Publications Or Other Major Media Performance In A Leading Or Critical Role For Organizations Or Establishments That Have A Distinguished Reputation
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